Brevard weekend fishing forecast

12:59 AM,
Dec. 13, 2013

Check out FLORIDA TODAY's fishing forecast to find out what's biting in Brevard this weekend.

Written by

Matt Badolato
| For FLORIDA TODAY

? Offshore: Seas are expected to gradually decrease, but expect waves to 5 feet through Sunday. Bottom fishing on the 90-foot bar was excellent this past week, and divers reported good numbers of triggerfish and mangrove snapper from this depth. King mackerel were abundant on the 60- to 70-foot reefs off Canaveral and Sebastian, hitting live baits and trolled spoons. Look for the commercial fleet to signal schools of fish, but be sure to give these guys plenty of berth.

? Nearshore: Before these heavy winds, tripletail made a good showing off Port Canaveral. Anglers found fish on Sargassum ...